Beth Ditto has already conquered the fashion and pop culture world by being the cover girl of three prestigious issues in 2009. Now the plus-sized singer and budding fashion designer has her eye on the svelte Barbie doll.
Superdoll Collectables London have created a one-off doll of Beth Ditto to promote her collection for Evans, hitting stores in July.
Beth Ditto's band, The Gossip, has a new album entitled "Music for Men" coming soon, with the song "Heavy Cross" as the first single.
Plus-Size Dolls
Beth Ditto Gets Dolled Up By Superdoll Collectables
Trend Themes
1. Plus-size Dolls - The increasing demand for inclusive toys presents an opportunity for companies to tap into the underserved plus-size market.
2. Customized Dolls - The rise of customized dolls provides an opportunity for companies to create personalized dolls that reflect diverse body types and ethnicities.
3. Celebrity Dolls - The popularity of celebrity dolls presents an opportunity for companies to collaborate with celebrities and capitalize on their fan base.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry needs to consider the demand for more diverse dolls and capitalize on the opportunity to create dolls that reflect different body types and ethnicities.
2. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can work with toy companies to create dolls that reflect current fashion trends.
3. Celebrity Industry - The celebrity industry can partner with toy companies to create dolls that capitalize on the popularity of their brand and appeal to their fanbase.